Alba Salix, Royal Physician / The Axe & Crown

This week we're bringing you a preview of a brand new show from Roi Gold Productions, and one of the latest additions to the Fable and Folly Network: The Land Whale Murders! Billed as "A Gilded Age Satire of Birders, Murders and a Missing Whale", the series is set in 1896 in New York, where a band of scientists called the Four Elementals find themselves battling evil and organized crime, in the form of Pirate Penny and the Blow Hole Gang – but things get strange fast, and then get even stranger even faster. If you like your comedy fast, witty and totally absurd, with a side order of alternate-history romp, check out The Land Whale Murders anywhere you listen to podcasts – or visit landwhalepod.com. THE LAND WHALE MURDERS Chapter 1: Eel That Heaven Allows The Four Elementals are drawn into the conspiracy and murder surrounding a force much bigger than themselves! -- a comedy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi everyone!What's been going on behind the scenes at Alba HQ? Sean and Eli sit down to talk about Alba Season 3, the complexities of recording in Covid times, mental health, communicating with our audience, and plans for the next Fable and Folly show!This behind-the-scenes update is brought to you by AWeber.Get started with Email for free and support Alba by telling them we sent you. Just visit: aweber.com/alba

This week, we're bringing you another new podcast we think you'll enjoy: The Wanderer.If you take the roads through the forest, your soul will slowly wither.If you cut through the forest, the forest will cut you back.But to wander is to move through the natural pathways of the forest, to travel through its veins and follow its breathing.The Wanderer is a queer fairy-folk tale audio drama, about being separated from the people we love to keep them safe.Out now from award winning audio fiction producers T.H. Ponders (Accession, Open World) and Jordan Stillman (The Ordinary Epic). Visit CallOfTheWander.com.Prelude – Three PathsWhile sitting around a fire, The Wanderer tells of the three ways of traversing the forest – taking the cuts, or the roads and paths, bushwacking, and the oldest way – Wandering.CreditsWritten and performed by T.H. Ponders.Produced by T.H. Ponders and Jordan Stillman.Episode Transcript

We'd like to introduce you to a wonderful new fantasy audio fiction series: Of Fae & Fiends.Lizzie (10) returns to her ancestral home in Maine to make an amazing discovery: the woods behind the farmhouse contain a doorway to the mystical realm of Faerie. But a dark storm looms over the horizon of Fae: Lizzie’s Great-Uncle Carlow has enlisted a goblin army to conquer the World Tree, and has set his sights set on our world after… All that stands in Carlow’s way is Lizzie and her unlikely friends: a talking goat, and a swordfighting weasel.Written and produced by audio drama pioneer Fred Greenhalgh (The Dark Tome, The Cleansed), Of Fae & Fiends is a Faerie Tale with teeth – a place where monsters sometimes eat children, but the courageous can fight back. A listening experience for the entire family (recommended ages 7+).New episodes are dropping weekly! Look for "Fae and Fiends" wherever you get your podcasts, or visit faefiends.com.Of Fae & Fiends, Episode 1 – Tapes in the AtticLizzie returns to her family’s ancestral farmhouse in rural Maine and discovers tapes in the attic that reveal an amazing family secret.

Time for the last of this run of mini-episodes – huge thank yous to all our guest writers!Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersEnter the Brain Castle by Mac RogersWith mere minutes to live, Magnus must think his way out of danger.With Julian Sark as MagnusIt'll All End In Tears by Eli Hamada McIlveenMagnus and Holly are sent on a dangerous mission to collect dragon tears – at the only place where dragons are guaranteed to cry.With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, Barbara Clifford as Alba and special guest Kristi BoultonMusic by Hedley Knights of Battle Bird ProductionsSound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenDirected and produced by Sean HowardContent warning: near-death experiences, violence, speciesism, bodily harm, avant-garde music and sad dragons.Help us make Season 3! Find out how at albasalix.com/support.

Time for two more mini-episodes by our amazing guest writers!Holly and the Pigeon by Beth CraneHolly suspects something's amiss with the mysterious pigeon who's been following her.With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, and Beth Crane as Armaund the pigeon and Gerda.The Perfect Crime by Maxamillian JohnMagnus is on the hunt… for cake.With Julian Sark as Magnus and Olivia Jon as Holly.Sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenDirected and produced by Sean HowardHelp us make Season 3! Find out how at albasalix.com/support.

It's an Alba Salix double feature! And stay tuned for three more mini-episodes by our fabulous guest writers.Clairvoy-Can't by Jordan CobbHolly and Magnus suspect that Minister Pearcey can see the future.With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey and Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (from Greater Boston)Hiding Out by Eli Hamada McIlveenMagnus takes some unscheduled time off.With Julian Sark as Magnus and Olivia Jon as HollySound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenDirected and produced by Sean HowardFor more bonus content, check us out on Patreon: patreon.com/albasalix

A mysterious visitor comes to call, and Stan is deeply confused.A full-length bonus episode from our Patreon archives!Episode TranscriptFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa KingWritten by Marisa KingDirected by Eli McIlveen and Sean HowardSound design by Eli McIlveenContent warning: electrocution.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Stan and Betula set out to design the perfect cocktail.A full-length bonus episode from our Patreon archives!Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa KingWritten by Eli McIlveenDirected by Eli McIlveen and Sean HowardSound design by Eli McIlveenSupporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and KonaContent warning: drinking, illness and bodily functions.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Hi everyone.This week, we're bringing you another of our favourite shows. The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles is a podcast sitcom about an up-and-coming actress who's out to take Hollywood by storm. It's witty and brassy and fast-paced, and we think you'll like it!Episode TranscriptContent warning: strong language and sexual humour.The Carlotta Beautox Chronicles, Ep 101: Just Who Is Carlötta Beautox Anywho?Meet Carlötta Beautox--actress, thinktress, influenceress. She's on a mission to become Hollywood's Next. Big. Thing. In this pilot episode we discover how the actress, formerly known as Kitty Kinicki, first came to Los Angeles from a small town in New Jersey. We'll meet Dave, her talent manager/landlord and we'll flashback to their initial encounter. Carlötta also shares with us the gory details of the audition that (almost) landed her her first television gig.EPISODE NOTESTrojan Cat Media presents The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles. Written, produced, directed, and edited by Ann Sloan.Website: http://www.CarlottaPodcast.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/CarlottaPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/CarlottaBeautoxInstagram: https://instagram.com/CarlottaPodcastTheme song composed by Jesse Billson for Sonic Librarian.Lyrics by Ann Sloan

Hi everyone!This bonus would have gone out sooner, but we actually-for-real fell asleep listening to it. Which is the whole point!Sleep With Me is the kind of podcast we need right now: one specifically designed to fall asleep to. Every episode, Drew Ackerman (aka Scooter) rambles gently for an hour to provide you with a soothing distraction, often starting with a bedtime story, or a TV episode recap... or in this case, Episode 1 of Alba Salix, Royal Physician.This episode will drop on the main Sleep With Me podcast feed later this week.So if, like us, you've been having a little trouble sleeping lately, queue this up and drift off with Drew's interpretation of Alba Salix, Episode 1: Well Met!

The season finale! Betula receives some unexpected help with her run for town council. Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa KingWritten by Eli McIlveenDirected by Eli McIlveen and Sean HowardSound design by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardSupporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and KonaContent warning: more politics.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

When Stan starts taking an interest in local politics, Gubbin is his usual cynical self, but Betula is intrigued.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guest Thoreau SmileyWritten and directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean HowardSound design by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardSupporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and KonaContent warning: politics.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

The magic business hits a dead end – and Stan receives an unexpected visit.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa KingWritten and directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean HowardSound design by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardSupporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and KonaContent warning: bereavement, family struggles and undead creatures.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Stan picks the wrong holiday to celebrate at the Axe & Crown.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa KingWritten by Eli McIlveenDirected by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveenSound design by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardSupporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and KonaContent warning: day drinking, night drinking, threats, racism, nationalism and family conflicts.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Stan and his friend have a brilliant new business idea, but it's going to need some work.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa KingWritten by Eli McIlveenDirected by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveenSound design by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardSupporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and KonaContent warning: fire, panic and marketing.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

It's time for another round at the Axe & Crown!Gubbin and Betula try to lift Stan's spirits by plotting to beat the Badger & Bucket at their own game.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa KingWritten by Eli McIlveenDirected by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveenSound design by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardSupporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and KonaContent warning: gross food, poop jokes and crime.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

It's almost here! Six all-new episodes of The Axe & Crown, every two weeks starting November 18th.Our supporters on Patreon will get to hear each episode before it's released to the public. And all patrons get weekly bonuses extras and an invite to our fan community on Discord. Learn more at patreon.com/albasalix!Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.A Fable and Folly production.© Copyright 2019 Fable and Folly.

Hi everyone! We wanted to share a preview of our newest show (and the first one set outside the Alba universe). It's an all-improvised dark comedy sci-fi serial called Civilized.Stranded on an unknown planet, Beatrix builds a shelter, while Bob does his best to help — and a new threat descends from above.Starring Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Mbula Enobong and Sean Howard.Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieEpisode TranscriptContent warning: death, body horror, screaming and jump scares.If you enjoy the show, search for "Civilized" wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit civilizedpod.com.© 2019 Fable and Folly Productions

If you listened to the end of Alba Salix Season 2, Episode 1, you heard T'Horxa the Invincible trying to sell his cursed helmet at the Axe & Crown. So what happened next?With Hugo Jones, Marisa King, and special guest Jeff Van Dreason of Greater Boston!Want more extras like this one? Patreon supporters get access to all our Farlorian Fridays content, including:upcoming commentaries with the caststories and lore from the Alba worldunrecorded scriptsgame playthroughs with our cast and crewand our popular sound effects and music breakdowns!Check it all out at our Patreon page: patreon.com/albasalix

Time for another year-end bonus! To round out 2018, we're posting some of our favourite Patreon #FarlorianFridays exclusives. Today, Eli breaks down the big sound design cues from the first two episodes of Alba Salix, Season 2.Patreon supporters get access to all our Farlorian Fridays content, including:upcoming commentaries with the caststories and lore from the Alba worldunrecorded scriptsgame playthroughs with our cast and crewand our popular sound effects and music breakdowns!Check it all out at our Patreon page: patreon.com/albasalix

Happy Holidays! To round out 2018, we're posting some of our favourite Patreon #FarlorianFridays exclusives, starting with our creators' commentary for Alba Salix Season 2, Episode 1. Sean and Eli talk all over the actual episode about our favourite moments, and what went into the writing, directing and sound design.Patreon supporters get access to all our Farlorian Fridays content, including:upcoming commentaries with the caststories and lore from the Alba worldunrecorded scriptsgame playthroughs with our cast and crewand our popular sound effects and music breakdowns!Check it all out at our Patreon page: patreon.com/albasalix

Happy Holidays, everyone! We've got a few announcements to round out the year.First, thank you to everyone who's reviewed, drawn art or shared the show with others — it makes our day every time.Now that Alba Season 2 is out, we're commencing work on the next six episodes of The Axe & Crown! Those will be on the way next year, so stay tuned to this feed.Meanwhile, if you haven't already, check out our actual play/improv comedy podcast, The End of Time and Other Bothers, set in the Alba universe and featuring some familiar voices. We've just released Episode 15, our holiday special, and we'll be back on our every-two-weeks schedule starting January 13.Finally, please check out our Patreon page for more Alba content. Patrons at all levels get our Farlorian Fridays bonuses, which will include episode commentaries, sound effects and music breakdowns, and lots more. And $5+ patrons can hear bonus scenes specially recorded during our Alba Season 2 studio days!AND if you become a $5+ Patreon donor before January 1, we will send you a beautiful new sticker with art by Katharine Green depicting Blat, Darcy and Eggerton, stars of The End of Time and Other Bothers!Thank you once again for listening. We wish you the very best in 2019.

The royal baby arrives well ahead of schedule — and so does an unwelcome guest.Episode TranscriptCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as Hollyand Elaine O'Neal as Antalia PearceyMarisa King as Queen ParabelGeorge Bertwell as King GuntherHugh McLeod as Aten-AbenMbula Enobong as Loria BereniceAbbas Hussein as Withrow Leeand special guests:Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (from Greater Boston)Alexander Danner (of Greater Boston) as Edgar PrestonSarah Golding as Lady JonewoodWritten and directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean HowardMusic and sound design by Eli McIlveenAssociate producers: Michael Hudson, Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Tedesco, Keiko Kanda, Heather Collins and Julian SarkSupporting Producer: Kim BellingerExecutive Producer: Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Violence, knives, panic, heights, hijacking, death threats, magical pregnancy and labour, separation, allergies, and ever so much screaming.

King Gunther's outlandish plans for a new school of medicine require Minister Pearcey and the House of Healing crew to throw a gala fundraiser.Episode TranscriptCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as Hollyand Elaine O'Neal as Antalia PearceyGeorge Bertwell as King GuntherMarisa King as Queen ParabelAbbas Hussein as Neighbour 2Hugo Jones as Lord Croncibleand special guests:Neighbour 1: Jack Pevyhouse of Misadventure by Death, Jim Robbie and Forest GuideEdgar Preston: Alexander Danner of Greater BostonLady Jonewood: Sarah GoldingScript, music and sound design by Eli McIlveenDirected by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveenAssociate Producers: Julian Sark, Michael Hudson, Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Tedesco, Keiko Kanda and Heather CollinsSupporting Producer: Kim BellingerExecutive Producer: Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Knife violence, panic, magical pregnancy, icky diseases, things going bang.

The House of Healing crew visit the Harvest Moon Faire to unwind, but strange and monstrous things are afoot.Episode TranscriptCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as Hollyand Elaine O'Neal as Antalia PearceyMbula Enobong as Loria BereniceRobert Frances as JeromeAbbas Hussein as Withrow LeeGeorge Bertwell as King GuntherMarisa King as Queen Parabeland special guests:Royal Librarians Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini, hosts of of the podcast Spirits;the prologue was read by Chris Luckhardt;the Cook and young Master Martin were Alan Burgon and Julia C. Thorne of The Amelia Project from Imploding Fictions;and Biff was played by James Oliva, heard on countless shows and creator of What's The Frequency.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean HowardMusic and sound design by Eli McIlveenAssociate Producers: Heather Collins, Julian Sark, Michael Hudson, Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Tedesco and Keiko KandaSupporting Producer: Kim BellingerExecutive Producer: Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Danger, animal attacks, violent mobs and day drinking.

Alba and Holly get a summons to examine the Queen, Ms Pearcey gets some unexpected assistance, and Magnus gets in deep trouble.Episode TranscriptCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as Hollyand Elaine O'Neal as Antalia PearceyMbula Enobong as Loria BereniceRobert Frances as JeromeAbbas Hussein as Guy van FleetMarisa King as Queen ParabelGeorge Bertwell as King GuntherMichael Howie as Travinand special guest Braden Lamb as LeonLeon Stamatis is one of the wonderful characters on Greater Boston, created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Check it out at greaterbostonshow.com.Written by Sean HowardDirected by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveenMusic and sound design by Eli McIlveenAssociate producers: Keiko Kanda, Heather Collins, Julian Sark, Michael Hudson, Jack Pevyhouse and Paul TedescoSupporting Producer: Kim BellingerExecutive Producer: Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Fire, flood, confinement, near-drowning, interrogation and misgendering.This episode has been brought to you by Anansi Storytime, a podcast of tales from all over the world. Check them out at spiderstorytime.com.

The House of Healing staff face an inspection by Minister Pearcey — and a test of a different kind.Episode TranscriptStarring:Barbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as HollyElaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearceywith Abbas Hussein as the ButterflyMbula Enobong as Loria Bereniceand special guests:Michael Howie as TravinJasmin Cheng as the CatalogueScript, music and sound design by Eli McIlveenDirected by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveenAssociate Producers: Paul Tedesco, Keiko Kanda, Heather Collins, Julian Sark, Michael Hudson and Jack PevyhouseSupporting Producer: Kim BellingerExecutive Producer: Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Claustrophobia, violence, doom and destruction.This episode is brought to you by The Amelia Project, a delightfully witty audio drama podcast about an agency who helps their clients disappear. Look them up at ameliapodcast.com.

Alba, Magnus and Holly meet their strict new boss, the Minister of Magical Affairs and Health, while Queen Parabel fears for her kingdom.Episode TranscriptCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as HollyElaine O’Neal as Antalia Pearcey and Princess Minseywith George Bertwell as King GuntherMarisa King as Queen ParabelAbbas Hussein as Emperor RockhartRobert Frances as Prince Bulwarkand special guests:David Rheinstrom (host of Radio Drama Revival) as Sir Galitus Lightwind the Pureand Jeff Van Dreason (co-creator of Greater Boston) as T’Horxa the InvincibleScript, music and sound design by Eli McIlveenDirected by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveenAssociate Producers: Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Tedesco, Keiko Kanda, Heather Collins, Julian Sark and Michael HudsonSupporting Producer: Kim BellingerExecutive Producer: Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Nightmares, mildly gross ailments and malpractice.This episode is brought to you by Join The Party, a wonderful and inclusive Dungeons & Dragons real play podcast. Visit jointhepartypod.com.

Sean and Eli here with some big announcements:Alba Salix, Season Two launches October 26th!For all our Patreon supporters, we've started Farlorian Fridays, where we release a new piece of bonus material every week: unrecorded scripts, sound effects and music breakdowns, and special bonus scenes. Check it all out at: patreon.com/albasalix.

Introducing Farlorian Fridays!It's a new tradition we've started on our Patreon feed: Every Friday, we'll be bringing you a new bit of whimsy from the world of Alba Salix: bonus and deleted scenes, unrecorded scripts and games of various sorts. We'll also post a few to our Alba Salix and Other Bothers podcast feeds, but Patreon patrons get to hear them all and hear them first!We are kicking things off with a recording from this past weekend in which the cast of The End of Time and Other Bothers sat down to play Larceny from Waning Gibbous Games.Larceny is a card game in the style of Apples To Apples or Cards Against Humanity, but one that lends itself very well indeed to improv and roleplaying. It's themed around a heist, with the goal of stealing anything from diamonds to dinosaur DNA. With a pitch like that, how could we resist?If you want to hear more, check us out at patreon.com/albasalix.

A couple of quick announcements!One: our annual listeners survey! Please lend us your opinions at albasalix.com/survey.Two: we've been blown away by the reviews of our new show, The End of Time and Other Bothers.We've also included a short preview of Episode 2 here. Remember, future episodes are on a new feed. Look for it in your favourite podcast app, or visit OtherBothers.com.

Introducing a brand new improvised fantasy adventure set in the world of Alba Salix, Royal Physician!Future episodes will appear on their own feed, so look for "Other Bothers" on your favourite podcast app, or visit otherbothers.com.Episode TranscriptThe End of Time and Other Bothers, Episode 1: The EndBlat the half-demon has a calamity in the filing room. Eggerton the fairy gives a fateful presentation. And Darcy the human realizes she is being hunted.Game Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingAnanka: Maggie MakarTweeter: Stephen SmithAugustus: Eli McIlveenAdditional material and sound design: Eli McIlveenStory consultant: Laura PackerGame consultant: Stephen SmithContent warning: The world ends. Other tragic disasters are mentioned. Things explode.

An old enemy comes to town, and the Axe & Crown's regulars prepare for battle.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guest Karim Kronfli – plus cameos by Jack Pevyhouse, Jake Song and the Aural Traditions cast! Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: organized crime, war, death threats, violence, siege, fantasy racism, confinement, drinking.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Gubbin and Betula are set to compete in this year's Grandville Pub League Siege Bowling Championship — but the new team from the Badger & Bucket have some tricks up their sleeve too.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guests Sean Howard and Sarah Golding.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: lying, cheating, drinking, innuendo and sports.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

It's Grand Opening Day across the street at the Badger & Bucket. Stan is in awe. Betula is skeptical. Gubbin is... suspiciously busy.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: poisoning, illness, poop and dirty tricks.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

A new neighbourhood organization aims to clean up Mud Street and Gubbin isn't impressed. Meanwhile, Stan and Betula have a talk.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: awkwardness, innuendo, gentrification.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Something suspicious is going on across the street, at the future home of the Badger & Bucket.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guest Sarah Golding.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: fantasy racism, threats, shady business practices.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

A new pub is moving into the warehouse across the street, and Gubbin isn't pleased.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with Alexander Danner.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: drinking and extreme awkwardness.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

The Axe & Crown’s kitchen is back in business… but for how long?Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: violence, family fights and gross, gross food.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Stan helps Betula look for work. Gubbin doesn’t.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: fantasy racism, breakups, depression, innuendo.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Betula spills the beans on her recent misadventures.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: organized crime, violence, confinement, art.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

There's a new troll in town…Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: exoticization, cultural faux pas, violence, choking.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

New landlord Stan has a few ideas for improving the Axe & Crown.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: war, drinking, rebranding.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Gubbin and his loyal regulars make their last stand.Episode TranscriptCreditsStarring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.Produced by Sean Howard.Content warning: excessive drinking, depression, bereavement, swords and death threats.Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! Get bonus episodes and lots more at patreon.com/albasalix.

Ex-Sorceror General Helbard Krankel makes his move.Plus, more news of The Axe & Crown and Alba Salix Season Two!Krankel Abroad, Episode 2Starring Carter Siddall and Julian SarkWritten and produced by Sean Howard.Sound design by Eli McIlveen.

When last we saw Sorceror General Helbard Krankel, he'd just escaped arrest and fled the Palace. What's he been up to since then? Find out in our first mini-episode.Plus, stay tuned for news about the long-awaited Alba Salix Season Two!Krankel Abroad, Episode 1Starring Carter Siddall and Julian SarkScript and sound design: Eli McIlveenProducer: Sean Howard

Farloria's Royal Physician has her work cut out for her. As head witch and the only regular staff member at the new House of Healing, Alba's got an endless lineup of patients and a bickering King and Queen to please.Fortunately, help is on the way. Unfortunately, that help is from Magnus, a troublesome young ex-monk and aspiring surgeon, and Holly, an accident-prone fairy herbalist.

A few more of our favourite outtakes from Season 1.

Happy new year from the cast and crew of Alba Salix! Here are a few of our favourite outtakes from the first season.

The marriage of Prince Bulwark and Princess Minsey could bring peace to two warring nations – if Alba can keep the bride and groom alive until their wedding day.Episode TranscriptCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as Magnusand Olivia Jon as Holly and Princess WilleminaGeorge Bertwell as King GuntherMarisa King as Queen ParabelCarter Siddall as Helbard Krankel and the MinisterAbbas Hussain as King RockhartElaine O’Neal as Princess Minseyand Robert Frances as Prince BulwarkWritten and directed by Eli McIlveenSound design and music by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardAssociate producers: Carter Siddall, Eric Portelance, Mark Fenwick, Josh Clavir and Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Conspiracy to murder, suicide attempt, blood and politics.